2019 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 29 engine-area complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 13% of its 222 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall tied to this engine category, and median mileage at failure was 7,650 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 29
- 13% of 222
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 7,650 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine suddenly loses acceleration or power while driving, sometimes near highway speeds, with warning lights and collision-sensor alerts activating at the same time.
- Several complaints describe the car stalling, sputtering, or shutting down unexpectedly while on the freeway, in some cases leaving the vehicle stopped in traffic.
- Multiple owners describe transmission-related symptoms overlapping with engine complaints, including slipping, refusal to shift, RPM surges, or a stuck gear that leads to a sudden loss of speed.
- Some drivers report RPM behavior that is erratic, either racing at idle or spiking and falling without matching acceleration, sometimes triggered while using cruise control.
- A few owners mention dashboard warning lights, blank radio or display panels, and check engine lights appearing alongside loss of power, with no clear diagnostic code found by dealers.
When 2019 Nissan Sentra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2018, latest Nov 29, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 29 engine-area complaints for the 2019 Sentra, which is 13% of the 222 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Sentra engine?
- No related recall is listed for the engine problem area in the 2019 Sentra data.
- At what mileage do these engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported for this engine area is 7,650 miles.
- Did the engine issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to engine-area complaints for the 2019 Sentra.
- How does the 2019 Sentra compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 Sentra's engine complaints made up 13% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2010 (37%), 2012 (30%), and 2017 (30%).